Job summary Working within a Mental Health Hospital setting. To provide the highest possible standards of domestic services, food service, hygiene and safety to service users without constant supervision, and be able to work as part of a team. To observe current Health & Safety Regulations, and strictly adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Policy, Infection Control Policy and Waste Disposal Policy. Main duties of the job General Cleaning: Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc. Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times. Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc. Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule. Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required. Catering: Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven Unloading and preparing for service to patients and recording food safety information using established systems Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing kitchen of shortages or wastage About us Our mental health services provide care and treatment for people with conditions such as psychosis, depression, anxiety, dementia and personality disorder. Our specialist learning disability services provide community and inpatient care for people with complex health needs which can't be met by other services. We have a number of services that provide very specialist care for people with complex health conditions and social care needs. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 354-EF-20267-C Job locations Amberstone Hospital Carters Corner Hailsham BN27 4HY Job description Job responsibilities General Cleaning: Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc. Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times. Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc. Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule. Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required. Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection. Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriate Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rolls and nursing rolls. Catering: Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven. Unloading and preparing for service to patients Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing Supervisor of shortages or wastage Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection. General Duties Inform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times by timely submission of requisitions to Supervisors Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management internal job rotation and absence cover. Job description Job responsibilities General Cleaning: Clean areas specified, including associated fittings, if appropriate to include cupboards, work surfaces, dining tables etc. Move light equipment, e.g. tables, chairs, beds and couches (if on castors) to facilitate cleaning, taking into consideration manual handling risks at all times. Clean high level surfaces as appropriate, e.g. ledges, pipes, wardrobes, lights, picture rails etc. and damp dust all furniture fixtures, fittings and ledges etc. Clean paintwork, walls, doors etc. and internal glass as defined in work schedule. Clean toilets, showers and hand basins; wall coverings and mirrors General floor cleaning, to include shampooing/buffing when required. Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection. Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriate Replenish stock where appropriate, e.g. disposal bags, soap, paper hand towels, toilet rolls and nursing rolls. Catering: Loading Burlodge trolley with patient food and setting oven. Unloading and preparing for service to patients Clearing away after meals, temperature testing, informing Supervisor of shortages or wastage Remove and dispose of rubbish, ready for collection. General Duties Inform the Supervisor of any maintenance work required or any defects to equipment Ensure that stock levels are maintained at all times by timely submission of requisitions to Supervisors Undertake any other duties as may be required by line management internal job rotation and absence cover. Person Specification Qualifications Essential General education to GCSE level or equivalent - Maths and English Desirable able to communicate effectively Knowledge/Experience Essential Has worked in a customer focused environment Experience of working as part of a team Previous experience of cleaning equipment Desirable lived experience of Mental Health / NHS work experience Physical Essential Able to safely undertake manual handling requirements Person Specification Qualifications Essential General education to GCSE level or equivalent - Maths and English Desirable able to communicate effectively Knowledge/Experience Essential Has worked in a customer focused environment Experience of working as part of a team Previous experience of cleaning equipment Desirable lived experience of Mental Health / NHS work experience Physical Essential Able to safely undertake manual handling requirements Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Amberstone Hospital Carters Corner Hailsham BN27 4HY Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)